Is passive PA gear worth anything?

[DanR]

Hi
Just wondering if this type of PA equipment is still wanted.
I have an immaculate PA system - 2x EV SX300 plus Yamaha P7000s power amp, racked up. Adverts everywhere including here and eBay.
There’s a few days left on the listing but it’s a low bid at the moment.
The only option seems to be excepting a very low price.
Any experiences appreciated.

[Drew Stephenson]

I guess trends have moved on. The convenience of just being able to lug a couple of speakers in, or even just one for a small gig, is one factor; and never having to worry about whether you've correctly paired your amp with your speakers is another.
But ultimately, no matter how good something is, it's only worth what someone else is willing to pay.

[Sam Spoons]

That is good quality kit but quite old and PA speakers have come on a long way in the last few years. That said (looking at ebay completed listings) SX300's still seem to command strong money* so it all depends on getting a keen buyer/bidder or two.

* Pairs of SX300 fetching £300+ and P7000s selling for north of £350 recently so a realistic value is probably between £600 and £800 for your rig

[DanR]

I guess trends have moved on. The convenience of just being able to lug a couple of speakers in, or even just one for a small gig, is one factor; and never having to worry about whether you've correctly paired your amp with your speakers is another.
But ultimately, no matter how good something is, it's only worth what someone else is willing to pay.

Thanks for the reply.
Yes, that's true. The progress of technology.
On the plus side, it's probably better sounding than an equivalent Alto system.

[shufflebeat]

I've recently cleared out some similar gear, sx300 (x6), sb122, Yamaha/Studiomaster amps, Soundcraft/Mackie mixers.

After a couple of prospective trade-in attempts in which several unconnected shop owners said, "great gear, good condition, no good to me" I decided to separate off some of the outboard bits and just donate the rest.

I gave away a small but complete system to a local church (I'm not a "go-er" - and neither is my wife) and another to a local school we have connections with.

They say I see it, the value for this gear will only be in it's use. I know these groups will get value out of the it and I wouldn't.

They're not getting their mucky little mitts on my mics.

[DanR]

That is good quality kit but quite old and PA speakers have come on a long way in the last few years. That said (looking at ebay completed listings) SX300's still seem to command strong money* so it all depends on getting a keen buyer/bidder or two.

* Pairs of SX300 fetching £300+ and P7000s selling for north of £350 recently so a realistic value is probably between £600 and £800 for your rig

Thanks.
Yes, it's up for about that.
Maybe seperate listings for amp, speakers and
the Behringer limiter would get more interest.

[Sam Spoons]

Maybe look at it as 'what does it owe me?' rather than 'what is it worth?'. If I have the correct listing you've had 8 bids so far and have nearly 6 days left to go so I think you'll probably get somewhere near your expectations (nearly half way there already), and selling as a package will certainly be simpler.

[DanR]

Maybe look at it as 'what does it owe me?' rather than 'what is it worth?'. If I have the correct listing you've had 8 bids so far and have nearly 6 days left to go so I think you'll probably get somewhere near your expectations (nearly half way there already), and selling as a package will certainly be simpler.

Thanks

[shufflebeat]

On the plus side, it's probably better sounding than an equivalent Alto system.

[bitter rant]
Well, the Alto stuff might actually sound ok in comparison - on the plus side with Alto gear you may not have to agonise over resale value as much as landfill guilt.
[/bitter rant]

[resistorman]

Usually my PA gear has made me many times over what I paid for it, so there's no such thing as selling it at a loss. Eurorack modules are quite another thing

[Luke W]

I've recently got rid of the majority of my PA gear, and although it took a while to sell it did all find a home.

It certainly went for less than it would have a few years back, but I was more interested in getting the space back than anything.

[DanR]

Thanks for the replies.
I’ll probably have to let it go for a cheap price but would be good to get back at least a 1/3rd of what I paid.
That would mean around £400.